Trunk Wiring problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Three problems related to trunk wiring have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Trunk Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2003

I have had to replace the left rear brake lamp in my 1997 Chevrolet Venture van a total of three times and the right rear once. After removing the bulbs, I noticed the base of the bulbs were charred and melted. I have serious concerns about the charring/melting eventually causing a fire. If the bulb assembly is pulling enough power to melt the base, shouldn't the fuse blow? the last incident occurred when my wife was driving home after work when another motorist told her she had no brake lights. After I checked the van, I determined that both brake lamps were charred and melted. I have not checked any of the other bulbs yet, but noticed another complaint had been filed about the bulbs melting/fusing to the socket.

2 Trunk Wiring problem

Failure Date: 05/14/1999

No summary.

3 Trunk Wiring problem

Failure Date: 12/02/1997

Abs brake system not working properly. Extended stopping distance. Rapid pulsating noise has changed to long grinding noise when system engages. Feels like wheels lock to long before system engages. Then it feels like wheels lock and unlock to long of a time. Dealer claims nothing is wrong. Horn did not work when turned side-ways or up-side down. Took 4 service calls to correct. Horn works but it is still hard to find the "sweet" spot to activate. Audio tape deck housing heats up to 150 degrees when heater is on for 2 hours. Dealer cannot correct after 4 trys. Auto sliding side door would randomly reopen aafter closing. 4 service calls to correct problem. Clips holding rear brake line came off leaving line dragging on street. Rear brakes grind after car has sat for 1/2 hour. Dealer couldn't fix.




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